Sveriges Nationaldagsfirande 2018 While the U.S. celebrates Sweden's National Day on a weekend close to June 6, Swedes celebrate the nation's National Day on June 6 itself, the date Gustav Vasa was elected king (in 1523) which laid the foundation of Sweden as an independent state.
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A few special events
There are a few things going on around Scandinavia America as behind-the-scenes plans are made for next month's National Day and Midsummer. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

The Oskar Stenmark Trio tours This is the first time the Swedish musician performs on the West Coast. In My Grandmother's Footsteps is a collection of polskas, waltzes and folk songs mixed with a contemporary expression and sounds from New York. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

The Nordic Museum in Seattle is open
Scandinavians across the Pacific Northwest and the nation celebrated as the new Nordic Museum officially opened its doors over the weekend of May 4-6. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »

Swedes and citrus in the Sunshine State They're a symbol of the Sunshine State. When you think oranges in the United States, you think Florida. You certainly don't think Sweden.
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Big wine on a small scale A meeting with a private Oregon winemaker who produces about 100 cases of excellent wine for private consumption every year. (Oregon is the number four producer of wine in the U.S.) READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NORDSTJERNAN »